Chapter 04: Chen Yuanyuan's Palace pleads for mercy

In March 162, the Qing court sued the world by capturing the Yongli Emperor Zhu Yu, saying in the imperial edict: "Nian Yongli has been won, and the great honors have been collected. The soldiers were spared from the pain of garrison, and Zhao Province saved the labor of defeat. From then on, the siege was laid down, and Lu He was stopped by Ninggan. It is to use an edict to tell the world to comfort the people. Agree to kill Zhu Youqi on the spot. Wu Sangui was awarded the title of prince because of his achievements in the capture of Zhu Youwei.

When Wu Sangui became a prince, he naturally had to do well what the Qing court said. That is to kill Zhu Yu and others. On April 12, Wu Sangui decided to take Zhu Yourong and 25 of his family members to Kunming Zhi slope for hanging. That day, it rained heavily, and the mountains and rivers were sad. Zhu Youqi and the empress dowager, the queen and the prince were locked in the threshold car. Little by little, it is close to the place where they died, which is the rut slope on the outskirts of Kunming.

Queen Wang and Empress Dowager Ma were locked in a threshold car. The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law wanted to die in such humiliation, but they were really unwilling. Empress Wang said, "Mother, it is better to die tragically than to die humiliated. Instead of dying under Wu Sangui's knife, it's better to break it by yourself. Empress Dowager Ma nodded and said, "Instead of watching my son and my grandson die tragically, it's better for us to go first." In this way, the two strangled each other in the threshold car. Magnificent! The martyr queen.

Yongli Emperor Zhu Youyu and Prince Zhu Cixuan were locked in another threshold car. Zhu Yu was silent and went to the end of his life. Zhu Cixuan, the prince who had just turned 14 years old, erupted his grief and indignation. He scolded, "Thieves, why should I be responsible for you, why should my father and son be responsible for you, and even this?" I kept scolding all the way.

At this time, Wu Sangui could not hear such a curse. After thinking about it again and again, he finally decided not to see the tragic situation of Zhu Youqi and his son being executed alive. He stayed in his royal palace in a complicated mood. Although Zhu Youqi will be executed soon. However, Wu Sangui's inner worries have not been completely relieved, and his anger as a beauty is his eternal stain. When Zhu Yu was killed, he really became a traitor who was difficult to turn back. If you really turn against the Qing Dynasty in the future, can you still play the banner of anti-Qing and restoration? And how can it win the hearts of the Han people?

What's more annoying is that the power of anti-Qing and restoration is still there. He just got the news that Zheng Chenggong, the king of Yanping in the Ming Dynasty, had defeated the Dutch who occupied Taiwan and controlled Taiwan. The Netherlands has surrendered, and Taiwan has become Zheng Chenggong's base against the Qing Dynasty and Ming Dynasty. Although small islands are not enough, it is always bad news for Wu Sangui. These things echo in Wu Sangui's head, which is really annoying.

"Today, as a minister of the Qing court, I obeyed the orders of the Qing court. Let's talk about the future!" Wu Sangui thought so.

At this moment, the door opened and Wu Yingqi, who had returned to Kunming for some days, came in. Bi respectfully said, "Father, I want to see you." Wu Sangui immediately showed a very unexpected look, but it was difficult to hide his inner joy, because his favorite woman in his life came. Please" Wu Sangui quickly stood up and tidyed up his clothes, waiting for the arrival of the teacher.

Wu Yingqi turned around and went out. After a while, a nun in her forties came in. Although he is a monk, he doesn't have any dress. But she is a beauty at first glance. It is really the appearance of the country and the charming city, and the elegant and quiet charm. Although he is in his forties, he still looks brilliant.

"Round!" Wu Sangui quickly ran over and took the nun's hand. The hand is still so delicate and white. The nun quickly stepped back a few steps. My lord, the poor Nifa is empty, please take care of yourself. This nun is the beauty that made Wu Sangui rush to the crown - angry to become a beauty. She is the famous Chen Yuanyuan.

In those years, Chen Yuanyuan was Wu Sangui's favorite concubine and was captured by Li Zicheng in Beijing. Everyone said that the reason why Wu Sangui surrendered to the Qing Dynasty was to use the Qing soldiers to defeat Li Zicheng and recapture Chen Yuanyuan. Many people say that Chen Yuanyuan is a disaster and a sinner who caused the fall of the Ming Dynasty. Even Chen Yuanyuan himself believes this statement. For many years, she has been guilty and has mixed feelings for Wu Sangui. After she was recaptured by Wu Sangui, she often advised Wu Sangui to oppose the Qing Dynasty, but Wu Sangui fell deeper and deeper. Until a few years ago, Chen Yuanyuan was extremely disappointed with Wu Sangui. So he resolutely left Wu Sangui and went to a temple to be a monk. Wu Sangui has visited many times, but he has been rejected. Today, Chen Yuanyuan took the initiative to come to Wu Sangui, which really surprised Wu Sangui.

"Yuanyuan, how are you?" Wu Sangui loves Chen Yuanyuan so much. A simple greeting is the most concentrated word for many years. Prince, how can Yuanyuan be good? How can it be good? I'm a beauty disaster, and the person I love is a traitor. My life will not be good from the time you decide to surrender. For many years, I have been accompanied by green lanterns and ancient Buddhas, and I have no fun in life. I want to be able to see that you can wash away the bad name of traitors in my lifetime, and I can wash away the curse of beauty. However, the prince is greedy for glory and wealth. Yuanyuan persuaded him many times, but he could not change his mind. Can Yuanyuan not be sad and disappointed? Chen Yuanyuan cried bitterly.

Wu Sangui's face immediately became gloomy. Looking at Chen Yuanyuan in such pain, he was also very uncomfortable. He had to comfort Chen Yuanyuan and said, "Yuyuan, why do you suffer? How can my current power confront the Qing court? The current situation is better than people! If you don't have enough power to turn against the Qing court, you may die without a whole body, and you can't wait any more years?"

Chen Yuanyuan stopped crying. Looking at Wu Sangui, he said, "I don't believe you in these inferences for a long time. I'm here today, not for you to clear it up immediately. I just beg you not to add new sins and not to commit unforgivable sins. Otherwise, you can't turn back and face the world. Now that the streets and alleys are discussing, you have escorted His Majesty Yongli and the prince to Gazipo. Prepare to kill His Majesty Yongli and the prince. Everyone scolds you as a traitor, and everyone scolds me for being a disaster. Wu Sangui, how can you make such an injustice? I beg you to stop. It's not too late to stop now!" Chen Yuanyuan cried again and knelt in front of Wu Sangui with a flutter, heartbroken.

Wu Sangui leaned over and hugged Chen Yuanyuan and wiped away her tears. He said helplessly, "Yuanyuan, get up and talk. Yuanyuan, you really tortured me like this. The court ordered me to kill Emperor Yongli, but I dare not dissevere. Besides, there is general Manren's supervision, and there is really nothing I can do!"

Chen Yuanyuan listened and sat on the ground. Angry eyes appeared in his eyes. Wu Sangui, if you really want to save Emperor Yongli, what are those full people? Isn't Yunnan your territory? His Majesty Yongli is desperate. Can't you take his life? Can't you let him live in seclusion and be a monk? He has no ability anymore, and he will no longer be a threat to you. Why do you bother to do things without leaving room for yourself? Are you really not afraid of God's punishment?

"Yuanyuan, this matter is of great importance, not as simple as you said. The Qing court didn't trust me very much. I don't know how many secret agents were sent in Kunming. They stared at my every move! I really have no choice!" Wu Sangui said helplessly.

"Yes, there's nothing you can do. It's me who made you like this, and it's all that I hurt Daming. I really deserve to die!" Chen Yuanyuan stood up excitedly and suddenly took out a knife from his body. Wu Sangui looked at it and shouted in horror, "Yuanyuan, what are you doing? Don't do anything stupid." Chen Yuanyuan pointed the knife at his chest. He said word by word, "Wu Sangui, I am ashamed to live in the world. The evil relationship between you and me should be over. After saying that, he stabbed his chest fiercely with a knife. Wu Sangui quickly blocked it with his hand, but the knife still inserted into Chen Yuanyuan's left chest, and suddenly blood flowed.

Wu Yingqi outside the house hurriedly entered the house as soon as he heard it. Wu Sangui hugged Chen Yuanyuan, who was bleeding, and cried, "Yuanyuan, hold on, call a doctor." Wu Yingqi hurried to invite the doctor. Chen Yuanyuan looked at the anxious Wu Sangui and said, "Don't call a doctor. If you don't promise me to let go of His Majesty Yongli and the prince, I will commit suicide. Wu Sangui had no choice but to nod.

"San Gui, did you agree? You won't lie to me! I want you to swear!" Chen Yuanyuan said excitedly.

"Okay. Yuanyuan, I swear by my life that if I lie to you, I will die forever! You're right. I can't be a traitor who can't be turned back. If you understand the past, you will not be taught, and those who know it can be pursued. In fact, the road is not far away, and I feel that it is now and yesterday. Wu Sangui said emotionally.

"Sangui, I didn't go there for nothing. I know that you are by no means a heinous bad person. Chen Yuanyuan snuggled happily in Wu Sangui's arms.

The doctor bandaged Chen Yuanyuan's wound, and Chen Yuanyuan was fine. Wu Sangui asked Wu Yingqi to come in and tell his son a major decision.

"Ying Lin, after thinking about it for his father, it's better not to kill Zhu You and his son." Wu Sangui made a final sound in front of Chen Yuanyuan.

"Father? This matter is very important. Do you want to think about it again?" Wu Yinglin replied.

Don't think about it. The decision has been made for the father. Go to Zippo quickly, convey my will, and postpone killing Emperor Yongli and the prince for three days. Use three days to find similar-looking people to die. Then he sent the father and son of Emperor Yongli to the ancient Foshan in Guizhou for house arrest and let them become monks there for the rest of their lives. Wu Sangui said.

"But father, where can there be such a similar person? What if it can't be found in three days?"

"If you can't find a similar person. Let Liu Zhenren use the blinding method to transform the cloth bag man into Zhu Youzhen and his son, which is easy for Liu Zhenren to do."

"Father, the cloth bag man is tangible and godless. In case a flaw is revealed and found by General Manchu, it's not good." Wu Yingqi said in horror.

"So I'll ask you to find someone who looks like you to die first. In case you need to use cloth bags to kill people, and the Manchu general raises objections, don't let them live." Wu Sangui said.

Wu Yinglin saw that his father had made up his mind and expected it to be the result of Chen Yuanyuan's death. At this moment, he blamed his father: "It's really a hero to be sad. At this moment, the safety of the Wu family has been forgotten by you. For the safety of the Wu family, you let Hongtian go to Myanmar. Today, I don't want to go against Chen Yuanyuan's intention. Father, this is not fair!"

However, Wu Yinglin knew that it was useless to say more, so he took his confidant, walked to the royal palace, and went straight to the slope.

After Wu Yingqi left, Wu Sangui was still very worried. But for Chen Yuanyuan, I can only take this risk. Moreover, Wu Sangui also has his own calculation. If one day he will turn against the Qing Dynasty, Zhu Youqi and his son can win the hearts of the Han people. At that time, the emperor will be taken to order the princes. Wash your own traitor's name.

Wu Yingqi quickly arrived at the Gazipo. It was announced that Wu Sangui ordered to postpone the killing of Zhu Youqi and his son for three days. General Man asked why. Wu Yingqi replied, "Zhu Youqi and his son are not ordinary people, and they have to choose the right day to die. My father asked the mage to see it. Three days later, it will be a suitable day. General Manchu said little.

Wu Yingqi immediately went to see Zhu Youqi and his son. Zhu Youqi and his son already knew that the Empress Dowager Ma and the Queen had died, and they were heartbroken. Wu Yingqi looked at Zhu Yu and his son with tears and went out. He had to find two people who looked like Yongli Emperor and his son as scapegoat within three days. Otherwise, Liu Zhenren will be asked to transform the cloth man into Zhu Youchen and his son to die instead.

In a grasshouse in Zizipo, the bodies of Queen Wang and Empress Dowager were parked. The two strangled themselves in the threshold car and died of breath when they were found. Zhu Yu and Zhu Cixuan knelt on the ground and cried bitterly. Queen Mother, Queen Mother. Why don't you wait for the emperor? Let's go first?" Zhu Youyu is really a country and a dead family now. The situation is bleak. Prince Zhu Cixuan cried and comforted his father: "Father, please condolences. We will meet our grandmother and mother soon. At that time, the family will be reunited." Zhu Yu heard this and hugged his son tightly. He said, "It's really hard for you, emperor!" Zhu Cixuan touched the remains of his grandmother and mother affectionately. Cover the remains of the two with white cloth and help the father who almost collapsed.

On April 14, two people who looked like Zhu Youqi and his son were secretly brought to Wu Yingqi. The cronies introduced to Wu Yingqi: "These two people are older prisoners, and the youngest ones are prisoners. He is about the same age as Zhu Yu and his son. There are also seven or eight appearances. It should be fake." Wu Yingqi looked at it and was very dissatisfied. He said, "You can see that this appearance is fake at a glance. Where is there a seven or eight-point image? I think it's five points at most. No way!"

The cronies are at a loss. Wu Yingqi said, "Bang them down and kill them quickly. Don't let them talk nonsense."

The cronies took two bitter people down and executed them immediately. Wu Yingqi was busy asking Liu Zhenren. Liu Zhenren, who is proficient in metaphysics, was really shocked and broke out in a cold sweat when he learned the story. In case the matter was exposed. He will have a big disaster. But the king of Pingxi had an order, so he dared not disothe.

Liu Zhenren asked to see Wu Yinglin and said tremblingly, "Son, it is not impossible for the cloth bag man to die. But the cloth bag man is invisible. It is easy to reveal flaws. The son must try to cover up. More importantly, after the death of the cloth man, the spell cast by the villain can only last for two hours. Please remember to burn the cloth bag man immediately after his death, so as not to show his original appearance.

"I remember this. Liu Zhenren, please rest assured that I know that Budai people are invisible and will pay special attention to them. Liu Zhenren, please try your best to turn the cloth bag man into a person exactly like Zhu Youqi and his son.

"The son, the villain must do his best in this matter. The villain needs to see the appearance of Zhu Yuqi and his son first before he can transform the cloth bag man into their appearance. Liu Zhenren said.

"Okay, I'll accompany Liu Zhenren in person." Wu Yinglin said and went to Zhu Youzhen's place with Liu Zhenren.

Liu Zhenren saw the appearance of Zhu Youqi and his son, whispered to Wu Yinglin, and Wu Yinglin nodded with a smile.

Wu Yingqi arranged a rich wine and dish for Zhu Youqi and his son. The servant conveyed Wu Yingqi's words and told Zhu Youqi and his son that this was the last dinner. Zhu Youqi saw that he couldn't eat the broken head. The prince hurriedly persuaded: "How can life be happy and death be? The emperor drank a few cups with his father. Tomorrow we can reunite with the Queen Mother and Queen Mother. After saying that, he poured wine for his father and himself. Zhu Youqi was a little comforted when he saw that the prince was so calm. He raised his glass and said, "What did the emperor say? Let's first respect your grandmother and your mother. I will drink with the emperor again." After saying that, sprinkle the wine on the ground. The father and son began their last dinner.

Full of wine and food, both father and son are drunk. I feel confused. Fall to the ground and sleep. They don't drink too much. It's just because Wu Yingqi asked people to put sleeping pills in their wine dishes at night to make them fall asleep. In this way, it is convenient for Liu Zhenren to take his true spirit and use it to transform the cloth bag man.

Liu Zhenren followed Wu Yinglin in, and Wu Yingqi's four cronies disguised as masked men in black and followed him. Liu Zhenren took out two half-foot-sized cloth bag men from his arms, and then squatted down and sucked the true spirit of Zhu Youchen and his son with his mouth. Then he blew the true spirit of Zhu Yu and his son into the nostrils of the cloth bag man. The two cloth bag men emanated their inspiration and gradually became bigger, gradually becoming the appearance of Zhu Youqi and his son.

The others present were amazed. Wu Yinglin saw two cloth bagmen who looked like Zhu Youlu and his son in front of him and said excitedly, "Liu Zhenren is really powerful. It's exactly the same."

Liu Zhenren said, "The cloth bag man is tangible and godless. Please cover more."

Wu Yinglin smiled and said, "Liu Zhenren will live in the West Palace in the future. This is better."

It is fortunate that Liu Zhenren knows that he will live under the control of Wu Sangui in the future and will not be killed.

Yingqi's four cronies quickly changed the clothes of Zhu Youqi and his son. Then take them out of the house. The car has been ready outside the house for a long time. Zhu Yu and his son were put into the car. Four masked men get on the bus together. Two people were driving in front, and the other two were watching the sleeping Zhu Youqi and his son in the car. The car rushed to the distance. Disappear in the night. The two scapegoers also changed into Zhu Youqi's clothes and his son and lived in the house at this time. Waiting for tomorrow.

On the morning of April 15, two scapegoers were escorted to a small hillside on the gutter slope after eating broken meals. The executioners are ready to strangle their bowstrings. Wu Yingqi and the Manchu general who came to be executed talked and laughed. Greet each other. General Manren looked at it and said to Wu Yingqi, "This Zhu Youqi and his son are scared out of each other. The royal demeanor I saw a few days ago has disappeared." Wu Yingqi said quickly, "What the general said is not bad. Zhu Yurong's family was destroyed, and his mother and wife were lost. Today, I went to Huangquan with my son. What else is the spirit? How can you get rid of it before you die?" General Manchu quickly said yes. The time had come, and the cloth man was strangled by the bowstring. Wu Yingqi ordered the body to be burned. Destroy the body. Wu Sangui's blindfolding method successfully deceived General Manchu. A stone in Wu Yingqi's heart finally landed.

At this time, in the northwest of Kunming. The car escorting Zhu Youqi and his son is driving fast. The four masked men in black are all Wu Sangui's cronies. All of them are good at martial arts. Wu Sangui asked these four people to escort Zhu and his son to ancient Foshan in Guizhou to get monks. And let these four people also live in seclusion and became monks in ancient Foshan, responsible for protecting and taking care of Zhu Youqi and his son. Naturally, the four people knew that the ancient Foshan was Wu Sangui's territory. Feel a great responsibility. So I left Kunming non-stop.

At noon, Zhu Yu and his son opened their eyes one after another. They don't know what happened. I found myself in the driving car, surrounded by two people in black. Very surprised." Who are you? How can I be here?" Zhu You, the emperor of Yongli, asked the man in black nervously. Prince Zhu Cixuan also stared and waited for the man in black to answer. A man in black bowed to Zhu Yu and replied respectfully, "Your Majesty, the little ones are the cronies of King Pingxi. King Pingxi can't bear the suffering of His Majesty and the prince. Therefore, the little ones were sent to rescue His Majesty and the prince with a package plan. The current strength of King Pingxi is not enough to compete with the Qing court. Therefore, your majesty and the prince are invited to live in seclusion in ancient Foshan, Guizhou. Protected by the little ones. Accompany and wait for the dispatch."

When Zhu Youwei and his son heard this, their hearts were really mixed. The prince hurriedly asked, "Why did Wu Sangui want his father and me to be monks?" Another man in black replied, "The king of Pingxi understands the state of mind of His Majesty and the prince being destroyed by the country. Therefore, I hope to use the power of Buddhism to calm down your majesty and the prince. The ancient Foshan is a quiet place, and there is no noise in the world. Accompanied by Taoist monks. It is really a good place for Your Majesty and the prince to cultivate themselves. In order to prevent monks from being suspicious and leaking information, endangering the safety of His Majesty's prince. Special instructions from the King of Pingxi. Four young people should be monks with your majesty. Zhu Youqi smiled bitterly and said, "Because of the destruction of this country, even Buddhism can't calm down and the prince and cultivate themselves. However, the king of Pingxi has made arrangements. The prince and I will go to the ancient Foshan to live in seclusion without asking about the world. With the heart of An Wu Sangui